SEASONAL LIVING MAGAZINE - SPRING 2021

SPRING 2021

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AHOY! MAKING WAVES IN THE CARIBBEAN D ES I GN DEE P DIV E

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Try our colorful spring seafood pasta. Paired with our rainbow salad, it's an inspiring spring affair.

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COLORFUL LINGUINE LANGOUSTINE RAINBOW SALAD

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The flavor of the sea meets fresh herbs and colorful, roasted tomatoes in this 'must-try' pasta dish. Pair it with our stacked rainbow salad for even more colorful impact.

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ENTERTAINING...

NATURALLY

Take advantage of the beauty of spring by incorporating fresh plants and flowers into your entertaining.

Isn't it a relief, after the long slog of winter, to finally have spring's bright promises permeating our lives: simplicity, light, open windows, fresh air, and outdoor meals enjoyed with close friends and family?

If you're like me, you're more than ready to travel again, too. I hope this issue's travel story on charter sailing in the US Virgin Islands, brought to you by guest contributor, Tiffany Cassidy, an interior designer living and working in the US Virgin Islands, will help you uncover an exciting new way to enjoy the warmth of the Caribbean, with its unspoiled natural beauty, and do so safely.

If you can't get away for a vacation, though, this issue's feature on arranging spring flowers for outdoor entertaining, by Colorado based interior designer and gardener extraordinaire, Rich Schell, will give you ideas for how to use natural materials to create centerpieces that bring beauty to your table that will delight your family and close friends.

With wellness, sustainability and flexibility still on everyone's minds from the launch of our magazine's Luxury Virtual Showhouse as it pertains to all things home, I hope you will also enjoy reading, in this issue, about a new sustainable *real world* community being built in Maine: The Merriwood Community.

The Merriwood Community incorporates ecofriendly housing and an organic farm, where all residents will be able to pick up their own food.

We hope our feature story will encourage you to seek out or advocate for the development of similar communities where you live.

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See detailed images of each room in Seasonal Living's Luxury Virtual Designer Showhouse.

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SAILING THE CARIBBEAN

by Tiffany Cassidy

DREAMING OF COOL SEA BREEZES CARESSING YOUR FACE AND TOUSLING YOUR HAIR? NOW MIGHT JUST BE THE PERFECT TIME TO

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CONSIDER A TRIP TO THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS. READ ON TO SEE WHY.

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hen I arrived in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2002, I was only planning on staying 6 months or so. I moved because I needed a change of scenery and wanted to go sailing. Fresh off the plane, I promptly got a job crewing on a day sailing charter, intending to immerse myself in the island lifestyle before going back to The Real World.

But after meeting my husband, David, a fellow sailor, we left St. Thomas, sailing “down island” on our 32 ft. Benateau sailboat, Nutmeg, passing through St. Martin, St. Kitts, Nevis, the Grenadines and, ultimately, all the way south to Trinidad to wait out hurricane season. We returned to St. Thomas the following fall and have been here ever since - 18 years.

Sailing has remained a favorite family pastime and a big part of our lives all these years. We love to share our favorite locations with friends and family when they come to visit.

THE ALLURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS It’s easy to see why the natural, colorful aesthetic that I feature in my design work is so desirable here. The vibrant blues, earthy greens, and bright pops of Hibiscus-red invite the eye to take in a rich, storied landscape that has captivated everyone from artists to presidents for hundreds of years. The Virgin Islands are some of the best sailing grounds in the world. And recently, private charter yachts have become more popular due to the seclusion they offer. A yacht really is the ultimate in sociallydistanced vacations.

As a U.S. territory, we’re considered domestic travel within the United States, so passports aren’t required. And the Covid-19 restrictions here are some of the most accommodating in the U.S. All you need to visit is a negative test within 5 days of your flight departure. You’ll upload the test results to USVITravelPortal.com. When your flight lands, just show the test to the airport health officials, collect your luggage, and you can be on your boat in as little as 15 minutes!

Best of all, visitors going back to the U.S. don’t need a Covid test for re-entry!

WORKING WITH A CHARTER SPECIALIST When people are planning to charter a boat in the USVI, I always recommend they use a charter agent.

Agents often have invaluable insight into what boat, crew, and itinerary would be ideal for you. They can take so much of the guesswork out of the process!

Lauren Hodgins, owner and luxury crewed charter yacht specialist of CYI Charters, considers individual client interests and needs, and, as a local herself, has direct experience with all of the yachts in her portfolio.

For guests desiring a 5-star, all-inclusive experience, she recommends fully crewed catamarans, which provide everything needed to experience the Virgin

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Islands in luxury. These charters include a professional captain and crew, gourmet meals that cater to special diets, an open bar, and a custom itinerary.

For visitors who’d prefer chartering a bareboat, working with a specialist like Andrea King of Island Yachts, a company specializing in Island Packet Yachts, is a great way to find the best boat for your vacation. Chartering a bareboat is an amazing way to explore the Virgin Islands at your own pace, and with total privacy.

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THE IDEAL CHARTER YACHT ITINERARY In the planning process leading up to your charter, experienced crews are happy to craft your trip around your family’s unique interests. Some of the most popular ways to spend your days during a private yacht charter include: • swimming with sea turtles at Maho Bay • wakeboarding, surfing, tubing, foiling, and other water sports, followed by sunset cocktails on the beach • hiking Cinnamon Bay Trail on St. John • searching for octopus on a guided night dive • digging into some tacos on the floating taco bar, Lime Out • eating pizza made aboard a sailboat pizzeria, Pizza Pi VI • diving the world-famous Cane Bay Wall in St. Croix • enjoying a day “away from it all” at the heavenly Lovango Cay Resort and Beach Club • having sundowners at Magens Bay • relaxing by the crystal-clear waters of Honeymoon Beach on Water Island With so many travel restrictions around the world, there’s something alluring about experiencing the island lifestyle without having to leave the U.S. to get it. As a US territory, the Virgin Islanders are particularly happy to share our lifestyle and culture with visitors. We take pride in blending the natural beauty of this place with the vacation experience so many are looking for.

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LINGUINE LANGOUSTINE WITH ROASTED TOMATO AND GARLIC SAUCE serves 6

CHEF'S NOTES LANGOUSTINE: As an alternative, this dish could equally be made with lobster or even shrimp.

SAUCE: 6 cloves of garlic is a good starting point. If you like a stronger garlic taste, make it 8. If garlic isn't your thing, make it 4.

PASTA: Linguine is the pasta of choice here, but the dish would work with spaghetti or angel hair, too... long and stringy is the key.

STOCK: You will find fish stock in most good supermarkets. However, you can make a good shrimp stock by combining the heads and shells of shrimp with carrot, parsley, bay leaf, pepper, lots of salt, and about 3 liters of water. Also, you could make the pasta with just salted water, but the stock will add a unique, more robust flavor.

PREPARATION: You can roast the tomatoes a day in advance.

Separate the cherry tomatoes and make the sauce as directed with the tomato quarters and garlic. Keep both refrigerated in an airtight container and bring to room temperature before preparing the dish.

SEAFOOD LOVER? YOUR NEW FAVORITE PASTA DISH HAS ARRIVED. THE FLAVOR OF THE SEA COMES TO LIFE IN THIS VIBRANT SPRINGINSPIRED PASTA DISH. A SIMPLE (AND SURPRISINGLY DELICIOUS) ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE ACTS AS THE BASE FOR FRESH HERBS, CREAMY FETA, AND PLENTY OF COLORFUL ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES. DIVE IN!

The ingredients: • 6 langoustine tails, fresh or frozen • 4 medium tomatoes, quartered • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, yellow and red • 6 cloves garlic, smashed • 1 tablespoon + ½ cup olive oil • 1 teaspoon lemon zest • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1/4 cup water • 1 teaspoon coarse salt + ¼ cup for pasta • ½ teaspoon pepper • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika • 12 ounces linguine • 12 cups (or three 32oz. boxes) fish stock • ⅔ cup olives (black or kalamata), halved • 4 scallions, thinly sliced • ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped • ½ cup fresh basil, finely chopped • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

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In spring, rich, vine-ripened tomatoes will start to appear. Choose only the best tomatoes. Farmers' markets are a good place to start. Your sauce will thank you.

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The salad is built with the he lp of a ri ng mold avai lable at most kitchen st ores or on line.

ANY WAY YOU STACK IT, THIS SALAD IS COLORFUL AND FRESH. ASSEMBLE THIS STACK OF VIBRANT VEGGIES FOR A DISH THAT IS SURE TO PLEASE. THE VARIETY OF TEXTURES AND FLAVORS MAKE THIS SALAD WELL-BALANCED. THE CHORIZO CREAM SAUCE ADDS A UNIQUE DIMENSION THAT MAKES THE DISH MEMORABLE.

RAINBOW SALAD WITH CHORIZO CREAM SAUCE serves 6

The ingredients: For the salad: • 2 limes • 3 yellow bell peppers • 2 avocados • 1½ cups red radicchio or other small, colorful greens • 1½ cups finely shredded carrots • 2 cups diced beets • ⅔ cup goat cheese, crumbled • 1 teaspoon olive oil • ½ cup seeds - sunflower, pumpkin, or squash • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin • pinch salt For the chorizo cream sauce: • 4 ounces mild Spanish chorizo • 4 ounces spicy Spanish chorizo • 2 shallots • 1¾ cup light cream • ¼ cup white wine • 3 tablespoons sour cream

CHORIZO CREAM SAUCE This cream sauce can be made a day or two in advance. Be sure to use Spanish (dried) chorizo... and remove the outer casing before cooking or blending.

Refrigerate any remaining chorizo sauce in an airtight container. Use it for pasta or even as a dipping sauce for vegetables, crackers, or chips.

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A RETURN TO ENTERTAINING

by Rich Schell

IT'S TIME TO OPEN OUR WINDOWS AND LET THE DELICATE SCENTS OF SUN WARMED SPRING FLOWERS FLOAT THROUGH OUR HOMES, DELIGHTING OUR SENSES, AS WE BEGIN TO THINK ABOUT HOW TO INCORPORATE FLORALS AND OTHER NATURAL ELEMENTS INTO INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING WITH FRIENDS, ONCE AGAIN..

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ur word remains resilient despite having been shut down for over a year now.

However, with more and more vaccines becoming available and giving us renewed hope this Spring, we are all longing to return to normalcy and to entertain friends and family again. My first thoughts take me directly to the great outdoors and creating a beautiful setting for an outdoor dining experience. I’m sure that for a while we may need to remain somewhat socially distanced, and an outside gathering is the perfect place to start! But how do you set the ideal table? Is a buffet preferred or shall the meal be served? There are many decisions to be made, but for me, outdoor dining does not mean paper plates... bring out the fine china! I believe from this point forward, we all need to adopt a new attitude each and every day... we should always use our best and our finest!

closed worldwide. If you can still find a local florist in your area, please help support them-especially now.

But if there's not a local florist in your area, get out your trusty garden clippers and have fun getting creative. For years, as a floral designer, I've called collecting from nature, "roadside collected."

Find a great container that won't tip over - a weighted one is best - then go out in nature and find what appeals to you. Remember that a centerpiece of only green foliage is always gorgeous, even without a single flower!

As an avid gardener in Colorado Springs, CO [ Zone 5B ], I cannot wait for spring and summer to fully arrive! I'm sure many of you feel the same. Sharing my gardens on the deck and patios surrounding my home is paramount to my warm weather happiness.

During the spring and summer months it's easy to create a tablescape of plants. Choose a mix of different types of green or blooming plants and allow them to trickle down your alfresco table.

Perhaps use a series of collected vases with only fresh cut garden blossoms. Another great way to create a centerpiece is by using foods grown in the garden that add to your menu... red cherry tomatoes, bright green sugarsnap peas, yellow peppers.

Combine these with breads, crackers and cheeses and fresh greenery for a beautiful presentation.

Depending on where you live, your options as to how you decorate your tables relies on your local resources. Some areas have amazing local farmers' markets to collect locally grown flowers from, some of you will forage from your own gardens or patronize your local grocery stores and florists.

Setting a tablescape outdoors isn't much different than what you'd consider for outdoors, with the exception of the weather. Always consider wind, sun and humidity conditions to make sure your selections will last throughout the entertaining event.

Since the downturn of our economy in the mid 2000's, 65% of the flower shops and florists have

Always remember, when entertaining outdoors or in, that your personality and the theme of your meal will play into the table centerpiece. It's a lot of fun to think up themes and Pinterest is flooded with bountiful possibilities.

For coastal areas, themes centered around shells, sand and colored pieces of sea glass could be perfect. If you're in the mountains, like I am, you may want to choose pine branches and cones. But, wherever, you are, a decorative basket or simple vase of in season flowers is always perfect.

Just remember, whatever your style and budget have fun, be creative, express your style and watch your guests come alive with delight.

And don't forget... send me an invitation. I'm ready to travel again and to welcome my own friends and family into my home, for the hugs, handshakes and high fives we all miss and love! Carpe diem!

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DELIGHT YOUR GUESTS Use unexpected items to add a fun pop of surprise and color to your outdoor table setting.

MIX AND MATCH

Combine flowers with greenery harvested from your landscaping to create a look that is casual yet elegant.

FRESHLY PICKED

A bunch of colorful, freshly picked flowers from your garden in a low, simple container adds charm to any meal shared with friends.

UNEXPECTED SURPRISES

Delight your guests with spring florals as part of your table setting. Incorporate blossoms and other natural elements for a 'wow' factor.

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Keep it simple with a monochromatic scheme. Choose all white florals, for example, to create a frilly floral scene.

Choose containers or vases that are similar (but not necessarily the same) to continue the theme.

The secret to most good design is in the layers. Start with the statement pieces and work your way outwards, incorporating different sizes and textures for a look that seems effortless, but well-planned.

In spring there is an abundance of green. Often, a vase with simple branches of delicate new green leaves is enough to make guests swoon.

Consider groupings of greenery in varying sizes and hues.

BLURRING THE LINES Make the connection between indoors and outdoors through nature. Pull back the curtains and let the outdoors be seen. Bring plant life inside and add cozy spaces outdoors that seem like they could be inside. Add lighting to your outdoor spaces like cordless lamps and torches from the SEASONAL LIVING INDA collection to give the impression of one continuous space. Add soft touches, such as accent pillows on benches and throw blankets on the backs of chairs for cooler evenings outside.

COLOR BURST Even if you choose a monochromatic theme for the floral accents, don't

forget to introduce some color.

Among a sea of white, a bright red stool will have even more impact.

Consider occasional tables and stools that will steal the show. The SEASONAL LIVING ceramics collection offers rich, vibrant colors that are hand-glazed and made to withstand the elements, making them perfect for indoor or outdoors.

NATURAL FOCUS Go overboard. Bring in branches, especially branches with blossoms, to show the splendor of spring.

Even grasses in a low pot on a table will add to the natural connection.

Consider what can be seen through the windows and use some of

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those elements indoors to create a continuous vibe.

SPECIAL TOUCHES Your table is the best place to really make an impact. Curate the tablescape, whether indoors or outdoors, with clippings from the surrounding area or from just outside the window. Add flowers for a finishing touch. Adorn your place settings with greenery and natural elements.

Don't forget overlooked areas like the powder room. A grouping of small vases with greenery and flowers will have a big impact. Consider the fragrance of your blooms, though.

Some of your guests might be allergic - always check.

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BENEFITS OF YOGA

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A CONSISTENT YOGA PROGRAM: • helps to improve balance, strength, and flexibility.

• improves mobility and helps with back pain relief.

• has been shown to ease arthritis symptoms.

• can benefit heart health including blood pressure control and excess weight.

• can prepare your body to fall asleep and stay asleep through regular nighttime routine.

• often increases mental and physical energy levels and good mood feelings.

• supports stress management, mental health, and mindfulness.

• encourages a connection to better self-care.

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Maybe you've already tried, but stopped... or maybe you never got started. Now might be the perfect time to give yoga a try. With the vast amount of free resources on the internet, you will find it easy to do (from home), inexpensive, and incredibly rewarding. Have a look at some of the benefits, according to John Hopkins Medicine.

MOUNTAIN POSE tadasana

TREE POSE vrksasana

WARRIOR POSE virabhadrasana

DOWNWARD-FACING DOG POSE adho mukha svanasana

FORWARD FOLD POSE uttanasana

BRIDGE POSE setubandhasana

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BUILD YOUR STRENGTH COBRA POSE bhujangasana

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CHILD POSE balasana

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Tucked away in a forested, lakefront plot in Maine, the Merriwood Sustainable Community, established in 2020, is changing the way we will live in the future, now. Eco-friendly homes and buildings, renewable energy sources, community farming, wellness centers and outdoor activities are the foundation of Merriwood, where community is key and everyone is welcomed.

daylight, excellent ventilation, and spaces that engage their artful minds - all principles also incorporated into Seasonal Living Magazine's Luxury Virtual Designer Showhouse.

THE HOMES THE COMMUNITY

Take a second. Breathe deeply. Now, imagine what it would be like to make your home in a real world community that wholly embraces wellness, sustainability and flexibility, the three major themes of Seasonal Living Magazine's luxury virtual designer Showhouse.

Welcome to Merriwood Sustainable Community.

Tucked away on breathtakingly beautiful acreage in Bangor, Maine, just minutes from the coast, Merriwood is being built to provide a haven for those who seek family compounds, where a thoroughly eco-friendly, regenerative way of life will be the norm.

Built around the values of thoughtful utilization of natural resources, minimizing waste, and protecting the diversity of nature, Merriwood is ideal for those who hold these values in common with Merriwood's founder, Randall Solomon, an expert in sustainability, land use and redevelopment policy with 20 years of experience working at the highest levels of government, academia, and the nonprofit sector.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF LIVING

The homes being built at Merriwood will be built to the highest LEED standards, and will include photovoltaic solar power, passive solar design, backup battery power systems, modern wood burning stoves, non-toxic materials and low impact design that works with, not against, the natural water cycle.

All homes will be constructed according to the needs of each buyer, with the idea that buyers might want a family compound environment, where there will be a main house, and houses for children or parents, adjoining or on the same property.

LEARN MORE

Here at Seasonal Living, we are excited to see the Merriwood Sustainable Community become a physical manifestation of the sustainable principles we incorporated into our Virtual Showhouse.

We hope that it's a successful model for future developments around the globe.

Merriwood Sustainable Community site: merriwoodcommunity.com tel: 207.417.4400

Merriwood will incorporate an organic farm, a wellness center, a bathhouse and sauna, and will provide its residents a peaceful refuge, but with community activities available whenever they are desired.

All Merriwood community spaces are being designed

by LEED and WELL certified interior designer, Blanche Garcia, with the architecture of the family compounds being provided by Briburn Architecture, who pride themselves on the creation of architecture that focuses on the experiences of the building’s occupants, enhancing their daily lives with natural

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PROVENANCE COLLECTION

Ceramic/resin designed by Laura Muller exclusively for Seasonal Living.

Inspired by the Japanese practice of the arts of meditation and simplicity, exemplified in the raking of sand by monks around rocks imbued with meaning set in ancient gardens, the PROVENANCE COLLECTION has been created to celebrate the feelings of wellness and serenity found in these intentionally designed natural environments.

Emerging from the intersection of sand, sea, desert and mountains, the PROVENANCE collection balances sensuous curves with bold strong lines of contrast, with abstracted forms defined by visual elegance and soft, subtle shifts in textures.

Harmonious, rhythmic, flowing and dynamic, the Provenance Collection by Laura Muller for Seasonal Living.

Debuting June 2021 at High Point Market.

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SEASONAL LIVING'S LUXURY VIRTUAL DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE Three months ago, in December 2020, we debuted our Luxury Virtual Designer Showhouse - a very special collaboration between 15 sponsoring brands; Robin Baron Design, Cosentino, The Howard Elliott Collection, Fabricut, Global Views, Jaipur Living, Minka Group, Nathan Anthony, Niermann Weeks, Revel Woods, Sherwin Williams, Stressless USA, Signature Kitchen Suite, ourselves, Seasonal

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Living, and Universal Furniture and 11 nationally known interior designers.

Our Showhouse is the only virtual Showhouse in the world to include augmented reality product highlights so you can see some of the products featured in each room, in your own homes, using the AR applications on your phones.

In this issue, we're sharing some of the still images taken from the Showhouse and we invite you, once again, to take the virtual tour and enjoy the augmented reality feature of our Showhouse. If you have any questions on how to navigate the Showhouse, please read this blog post.

We want to take a moment to thank everyone who contributed to making our Showhouse such a success, including our official media partner, ISSUU, and those who wrote about the Showhouse including Business of Home, Designers Today, Forbes, Trendhunter and the non participating interior designers who wrote blog posts to help us spread the word: Janet Pendleton Lorusso, Tiffany Cassidy, Judith Wright Sentz, and Lisa Peck.

Touring our Showhouse is free, there is no email required to view it, and is open 24/7. It can be accessed in the Special Showhouse Edition of Seasonal Living Magazine on this link.

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OUTDOOR LIVING LUXE Los Angeles based builder/interior designer, Laura Muller, designed many special features into her outdoor terrace for our Showhouse, including an outdoor yoga area. Read her blog post about the challenges she faced and the solutions she devised here.

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Fayetteville, GA based interior designer Erika Hollinshead Ward designed this calming space as a wellness retreat, with a private massage area on the upper level. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a sanctuary retreat like this in your own homes?

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LIVING LARGE The Woodlands, TX based interior designer Carla Aston created several seating groupings for the design of our Showhouse's expansive living room area. Learn 6 ways to make your own large living rooms elegant and warm by reading Carla's tips here.

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana based interior designer Arianne Bellizaire designed the Showhouse's family room to also flex to a schoolroom during the weekdays. Don't miss watching her video, where she shares all the hidden gems she designed. We hope you will find an idea you can use for your family, too.

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KITCHEN RE-CONSIDERED Pismo Beach, California based interior designer Ariana Afshar Lovato designed the Showhouse's stunning kitchen and indoor food growing solarium, incorporating the latest hydroponic technology.

Learn more about all the ideas Ariana utilized so you can try some in your own homes here.

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San Diego based interior designer Rachel Moriarty separated her ultra practical laundry room into zones, to include a dog wash area and a decontamination zone. Read more about Rachel's choices, and how you can design these ideas into your own homes here.

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Pasadena, California based interior designer Jeanne K. Chung is well known for her use of multiple textures to create layered luxury, as you can see here in the stunning principal bedroom suite she designed for our Showhouse. Jeanne shares more about her choices and the sponsors' products she utilized [all 15 of them!] in this article on Cozy Stylish Chic.

DESIGN DETAILS Jeanne K. Chung also designed the double closet, the sitting room and the principal bathroom for our Showhouse. Her tremendous attention to detail in each space can be enjoyed by touring the upstairs of our Designer Showhouse.

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SEASONAL design DIVINE DINING Katy, Texas designer, Veronica Solomon designed a spectacular and versatile dining space for our Showhouse.

Learn how she incorporates warmth and intimacy into a vast dining space here.

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GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE WE RECENTLY INTRODUCED A NEW FEATURE ON OUR WEBSITE, DESIGNER CURATED COLLECTIONS.

WE ASKED OUR VIRTUAL SHOWHOUSE DESIGNERS TO CURATE THEIR FAVORITE CHOICES AMONGST ALL OF OUR COLLECTIONS AND IT WAS FUN TO SEE THAT MANY OF THEM CHOSE THE SAME ITEMS. HERE ARE THE MOST POPULAR AMONG ALL THEIR SELECTIONS. WANT TO SEE THE REST? CLICK HERE.

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SEASONAL extras RAINBOW SALAD continued from page 9

The instructions: For the salad: 1. Remove the zest from the limes and set aside for later use. Juice the limes into a small bowl.

2. Remove the top and bottom of the yellow peppers. Cut the rest into ½-inch rounds horizontally.

3. Cut the avocados widthwise and remove the pits. Remove the peels carefully and then cut the remainder into ½-inch rounds. Immediately cover the avocado pieces in lime juice to prevent browning.

4. Use a ring mold to build each salad in the center of a plate. Start with an avocado ring.

Fill the center of the ring, as necessary, with pieces from the ends of the avocado. Cover the avocado with a thin layer of radicchio leaves.

5. Add a yellow pepper ring. Fill the center with additional strips as necessary. Add another thin layer of radicchio leaves.

6. Add a layer of shredded carrots, pressing them firmly. Add another thin layer of radicchio leaves.

7. Add a layer of diced beets. Top with goat cheese crumbles. Sprinkle the top with a bit of lime zest. Remove ring mold.

8. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add seeds, cumin, and salt. Toast for 3-5 minutes until seeds are slightly toasted and fragrant. Transfer to a paper towel to cool.

9. Add a generous amount of chorizo cream sauce to the side of the salad. Sprinkle with toasted seeds and a few tiny leaves. Add a few drops of olive oil and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.

For the salad: 1. Dice the shallots in small pieces. Remove the outer casing of the chorizo and cut the sausage into ¼-inch disks.

2. Add the shallots and chorizo to a medium saucepan with no oil over medium-high heat.

Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until shallots are softened and chorizo has rendered some of its fat.

3. Add the white wine and let the liquid reduce to half. Add the cream and cook for 2 more minutes.

4. Allow to cool slightly before adding the mixture to a blender or food processor. Blitz until smooth.

5. Pass the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.

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Discard the solids and pass through the strainer again.

6. Allow to cool to room temperature. Add up to 3 tablespoons of sour cream to obtain a smooth, creamy consistency.

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The instructions: 1. Thaw langoustine tails in advance, if frozen.

2. Preheat oven to 250˚F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up. Add the quartered tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and garlic to the baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over all of it and toss to coat. Turn quartered tomatoes so one cut side is down. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

3. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and separate the cherry tomatoes for later use.

Add the tomato quarters, garlic, and juices to a blender. Cool slightly.

4. Add ½ cup olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, water, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to the blender. Blitz until smooth. Set aside.

5. Bring the fish stock to a boil in a large pot.

Once boiling, add ¼ cup salt and linguine. Cook for the time indicated on the package or to al dente stage.

6. While the pasta cooks, prepare the olives, scallions, parsley, basil, and feta. Set aside.

7. Drain the pasta, but retain the stock, returning it to the large pot. Bring the stock back to boiling.

Place the pasta in a large bowl.

8. Add the sauce to the pasta and toss to coat.

Add the cherry tomatoes, olives, scallions, parsley, basil, and feta. Toss lightly to combine.

9. When stock returns to boiling, add langoustine tails and cook for 4 minutes. Drain langoustine and cool slightly. PRO TIP: to prevent tails from curling, insert a wooden skewer into the meat of each tail before boiling and remove before serving.

10. Place finished pasta in a serving vessel and top with langoustine. Sprinkle with any remaining fresh herbs, if available.

NOTE: The sauce can be made a day in advance.

You can roast the cherry tomatoes at the same time. Keep both items refrigerated overnight and bring to room temperature before starting the preparation. The heat from the pasta will warm the cherry tomatoes.

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